Liechtenstein Public & National Holidays (2026)

Liechtenstein is a small state located in Central Europe between Switzerland and Austria. Besides being a great winter sports destination owing to its alpine terrain, the country is multicultural with strong cultural influences from German-speaking Europe.

Public and national holidays in Liechtenstein consist of religious and non-religious holidays observed across the country. Holidays are determined by the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

When are public holidays in Liechtenstein?

Which are the public holidays in Liechtenstein?

New Year’s Day
This holiday is observed on January 1st in commemoration of the start of a new year based on the Gregorian calendar.

Epiphany
Epiphany, also known as Three Kings’ Day, is celebrated on January 6th to mark the presentation of Jesus as an infant to the three wise men.

Candlemas
Candlemas is observed on February 2nd in celebration of the presentation of Jesus at the temple.

St. Joseph’s Day
This holiday is observed on March 19th in honour of St. Joseph, the husband of virgin Mary and the earthly father of Jesus.

Easter Sunday
This holiday is observed to mark the day Mary Magdalene found the tomb in which Jesus had been buried in empty.

Easter Monday
Easter Monday is celebrated after Easter Sunday to mark Jesus’ resurrection.

Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated on May 1st to mark the achievements of the labour movement. This holiday is also called International Workers’ Day or May Day.

Ascension Day
This holiday is celebrated 40 days after Easter in celebration of the ascension of Jesus into heaven.

Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also referred to as Pentecost Monday, is celebrated approximately 50 days after Easter to mark the descending of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames on Jesus’ apostles.

Corpus Christi
This holiday is observed on the second Thursday after Whit Sunday. Corpus Christi translates to ‘Body of Christ’ and refers to the components of the Eucharist or Holy Communion.

National Day
The National Day is celebrated on August 15th in commemoration of Prince Franz Josef II’s birthday as well as the Feast of the Assumption.

Nativity of Our Lady
Nativity of Our Lady is celebrated on September 8th in commemoration of the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day is observed on 1st in commemoration of all Christian Saints. This holiday is also referred to as Hallowmas, Feast of Saints, or Hallows Day.

Immaculate Conception Day
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is observed on December 8th to mark the Christian conviction that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was protected from original sin her whole life.

Christmas Day
This holiday is celebrated on December 25th to mark the birth of Jesus.

St. Stephen’s Day
This holiday is celebrated on December 26th in celebration of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr according to Western Christianity. This holiday is also referred to as the Second Day of Christmas or Boxing Day.